Military spouses of active-duty, Reserve, or National Guard service members who have recently relocated to Stateside from UMGC in Asia or UMGC in Europe may qualify for a non-refundable tuition grant of $750. Students who are eligible to apply will be contacted via email.
Who May Qualify
To be invited to apply for the Military Spouse Relocation Grant (MSRG), you must meet the following criteria:
- Be the spouse of an active-duty, Reserve, or National Guard service member.
- Sponsor’s ETS must be valid and up to date with the Residency department.
- Currently enrolled at UMGC at least half-time.
- Enrolled in the current term, for at least 6 Undergraduate (UGRD) credits; 3 Graduate (GRAD) credits.
- Minimum completion of 9 UMGC credits at the UGRD level, or minimum completion of 6 UMGC credits at the GRAD level.
- Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher as a UGRD student, or 3.0 or higher as a GRAD student.
- Recently relocated from UMGC in Asia or UMGC in Europe, with a campus update in your MyUMGC portal.
- Have a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on file with UMGC for the current aid year.
How It Works
If you meet the qualifications listed above, you may receive an email invitation to complete the online grant application.
- Invitations are sent 3 times per year before the Fall, Spring and Summer terms.
- Invitations are typically sent about one month before each term begins.
Important Application Information
- Submit your application as soon as possible after receiving the invitation.
- The application deadline is 14 days from the date the invitation email is sent.
- Grant awards for the upcoming aid year are subject to funding availability.
Questions about the Military Spouse Relocation Grant? Contact the Military Portals team: militaryportals@umgc.edu.